Swapping Windows Harddrives

[FullmetalJacket]

Hi this might sound stupid. But I vaguely remember just swapping out the Windows hard drives Into other systems in 2008 . But they were all Athlon 64's so long ago.Haven't needed too since platter HDs were cheap. But now SSD's are more expensive .If I swap from AMD or Intel now ,or even within platforms,Do I have to reinstall Windows to suit ,Does windows hardware detect and install appropriately for the Hardware. I know it does with Laptops to a certain extent .I just know, Windows for Drivers ,system fixes and the like .Im all about Hardware and Overclocking with software as long as Windows works ,I Just Build Em and I'm happy.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Do I have to reinstall Windows

Yes, you do.
If you don't, then you're gonna face various issues like:

• boot mode compatibility;
  performance problems;
  windows activation problems.

 

[FullmetalJacket]

Do I have to reinstall Windows

Yes, you do.
If you don't, then you're gonna face various issues like:

• boot mode compatibility;
  performance problems;
  windows activation problems.

Thanks SNR